Plastic Surgery

Turning plastic surgery patients down can be difficult but should be considered in certain situations. The first group of patients that are turned down are the medically unhealthy ones: the heavy smokers with coronary stents and uncontrolled diabetes.  In these situations, the risks of surgery outweigh the benefits.  Sometimes, patients are able to optimize their

Plastic Surgery – New Year’s Resolution: Look Your Best As a New Year’s resolution, get a new start and outlook on life by looking your best with plastic surgery.  Plastic surgery can give you a great opportunity to re-define yourself.  Scientific studies suggest that people experience higher self-esteem and confidence after plastic surgery, resulting in

You are always advised to stop smoking but if you’re planning to have plastic surgery, there are some procedures that would be contraindicated if you were an active smoker.  In addition to the harmful effects that cigarettes have on your lungs and heart, cigarettes also contain nicotine, a chemical that constricts your small blood vessels. 

What does board certified mean? It really depends on what Board you’re referring to.  There are many boards out there and it can be really confusing for the general public to make sense of it.  To begin with, any physician can call him or herself a “plastic surgeon” without completion of an approved residency in

The thought of getting plastic surgery can be very exciting and can produce much anticipation.  Before you take the plunge however, make sure that you’ve made all the considerations regarding safety in plastic surgery. In general, the best candidates for cosmetic plastic surgery are those who are in general good health in addition to knowing